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Black rectangular tower UPS with LCD screen and ten outlets

APC

APC BR1500MS2 UPS 1500VA/900W 120V 10 Outlets LCD USB A+C

SKU CH-ZKT2-H8T0E MPN BR1500MS2

Provides 1500 VA battery backup with sine-wave output, 10 NEMA 5-15R outlets, USB A and C charging, AVR, coaxial and Ethernet surge protection, and a user-replaceable lead-acid battery

  • Voltage version120 V
  • AC input voltage88–147 V
  • Input line frequency60 Hz +/- 3 Hz
  • Power inputNEMA 5-15P
  • Volt-ampere rating1500 VA
  • Power rating900 W

VA 1500 VA

  • 1500VA/900W capacity keeps critical devices running during outages
  • 6 battery-backup outlets + 4 surge-only outlets protect every connected device
  • 1080-joule surge rating shields electronics from damaging voltage spikes
  • USB Type-A and Type-C ports charge phones and tablets without extra adapters
  • LCD screen shows real-time power status and battery health at a glance

What this UPS protects

The BR1500MS2 is a 1500 VA tower battery backup that delivers 900 W of sine-wave output to desktop PCs, networking gear, external drives and game consoles. It supplies clean power during outages and shields connected equipment from voltage spikes and data-line surges. Home-office users and small-business workstations get uninterrupted runtime for safe shutdown.

Deciding specification: 900 watt capacity

The single figure that determines fit is the 900 W rated output. Add the maximum power draw of every device you will plug into the six battery-backup outlets; if the total exceeds 900 W the unit will overload and shut down. Equipment needing more continuous power requires a higher-capacity UPS.

Behaviour under sustained load

At full 900 W load the battery provides 4.10 minutes of runtime, enough for an orderly shutdown but not for extended operation. At half load runtime extends to 14.50 minutes. After a discharge the sealed lead-acid battery needs 16 hours to reach full charge again, so repeated outages within a day will reduce available backup time.

How it compares

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Price $241.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAPC
Model nameBR1500MS2
VariantNo
Ports & slots
Protected data linesCoaxial cable for CATV/SATV/modem/audio-video, RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet protection
Power
Voltage version120 V
AC input voltage88–147 V
Input line frequency60 Hz +/- 3 Hz
Power inputNEMA 5-15P
Volt-ampere rating1500 VA
Power rating900 W
Voltage output120 V
AC output frequency60 Hz +/- 3 Hz
Power outlets10
Battery typeLead Acid Battery
Runtime on batteryBackup/Run Time (Half Load) 14.5 Minute
Backup/Run Time (Full Load) 4.1 Minute
Battery charge time16 hour(s)
AlertsAlarm when on battery: distinctive low battery alarm: overload continuous tone alarm
Surge protection rating1080 Joules
Size & build
Product dimensions10.24 in × 3.94 in × 14.49 in
Product weight27.56 lb (12.5 kg)
Shipping weight14.17 kg
Package size482 × 359 × 223 mm
Environment & compliance
Regulatory approvalsENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA), FCC part 15 class B, NOM, TUV C-US certified
More details
VA1500 VA

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Questions about this item

How long will the 900 W rating keep a typical desktop and monitor running during an outage?

At full 900 W load the unit provides 4.10 minutes of battery backup; at half load it extends to 14.50 minutes.

What does the USB Type A + C port actually do for my devices?

The two USB ports supply smart charging for phones, tablets and other USB powered gear while the UPS is on mains or battery power.

Will the 10.24 x 3.94 x 14.49 inch tower fit on a standard desk shelf?

The unit measures 10.24 inches wide, 3.94 inches deep and 14.49 inches high, so check your shelf clearance against those dimensions.

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